First look at the T-Mobile Lumia 810

We don't yet have a street date for the Nokia Lumia 810 on T-Mobile, but that's of no concern to us here at the CTIA MobileCON event in San Diego. We caught up with said "exclusive to T-Mobile" device tonight at the the Mobilefocus event for a little face time. That's the good news. The bad news is that Microsoft still very much has Windows Phone 8 under wraps, and this kid wasn't even powered up.

But we still managed some heavy petting with the 810. This isn't quite in the league of the thinnest of the thin Windows Phone 8 devices. But it's Nokia, so that's not really that surprising, no? What we did get to play with is a pretty solid build, with buttons in the expected places, the 8MP Carl Zeiss lens out back -- it's, well, it's the Lumia 810.

We'll have to hold out final judgment until Microsoft unwraps Windows Phone 8 and actually lets us see it on all these phones that have been announced over the past couple of weeks.

If you're a glutton for punishment, we've got some more pics and hands-on video after the break.

I'm surprised you Nokia fans are OK with this. Its like being shown a new shiny porsche and then having to settle for a VW Beetle. And then telling yourself its OK because there both made by the same company when its obvious which one is better.

Let me start out by saying F#&CK YOU! For trying to judge me and label me TROLL because me views differ from yours!!! Is this WPCentral or some FANATICAL iphone site where people are bashed for having anything negative to say about the iphone even if its true.
SECOND-I could care less about Nokia because my phone of choice the 8X is comming to Tmobile. But if I were shown the 8X and then told I had to settle for the 8S I would be pretty pissed off,,,so I can understand why people aren't happy about having to settle for the 820 or 810 after being shown the 920.
THIRD-F%&CK OFF!!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. =)

It's not your opinion that makes you a troll, it's your tone. You weren't expressing an opinion, you were making a snarky remark intended to provoke an emotional response from your perceived notion of rabid Nokia fans. Ironically, you are the only one here freaking out. Don't be a troll and you won't be called out for it.

EDIT: Back on the "brick" thing, I realize the case I use with my Focus makes it somewhat of a brick as well. So if I get a 920 or something big like that, I'll have to avoid a case at all costs because it will then make the phone a bigger brick.

The official specs for the 8X say otherwise. Dieter also got T-Mo to cough up proper dimensions on the 810, putting it at 11.2mm. But regardless, I've held them both today. It's no contest. Not by a long shot.

The 8X *feels* (because it is) so much thinner. The 810, to me, feels like an HTC Thunderbolt, almost. Maybe not quite that thick, but it's portly.

Only Ativ S is slimmer. Neither Lumia 920 nor 8x nor 8S is slimmer. So if being slim and big is what you want, I believe Ativ S is right choice, but sammy should go for colorful designs instead of sticking to metallic feel on plastic back.

So many whiners, the little extra thickness is due to the wireless charging cover. And if you're moaning over the size if this how much more would you pout and rant over the 920's size. Bunch of crybabies.

Ativ S is real thin Windows Phone. It also have big screen. The only thing I dont like in it is that its metallic feal over plasticky back. And yeah no pureview, no puremotion hd+ and no wireless charging. But will surely be good device.

This is true. I honestly don't know how their is a market for anything but flagship phones. If one can afford data they should be able to afford a decent phone. If they can't they are being fiscally irresponsible with their money. I guess I did see a lady with an iphone buying crap with food stamps the other day. Guess I'm probably wrong.

And expandable storage, Nokia exclusive apps, Nokia call quality and reception, Nokia post-purchase support... Don't get me wrong, the 8x looks to be a decent device and I hope they sell a truckload. But Nokia is just better historically at doing the things that really matter with a phone.

I'm on ATT and I have to admit as much as I am really looking forward to the 920 the 8x and ativ look amazing as well especially the ativs expandable memory and huge removable battery im not much of a Samsung guy however that device looks enticing and im not sure if tmobile is getting it but if it is that's sure to be a huge hit...strange to say this but it may be the underdog in these windows phone 8 devices that may cone out on top

That is way too thick! The thickness must be related to the unnecessary switchable back cover. Anyway it doesn't matter what the cause is. Overall spells poor engineering and use of today's tech. No wonder Samsung and Apple are popular.

It looks thick from the pics. But, it only measures 10.9mm. By comparison the HD7 is 11.2mm and the iPhone 4S is 9.3mm. So, this phone is 1.6mm thicker than the iPhone 4S. Now, the real question is, does this measurement include the cover or not?

I think the black strip with the cyan back looks awful the solid black cover looks much better the you don't see that ugly black strip as for the phone it is not going to have that special touch screen I don't want to have a middle range device just becaus of the carrier i'm on if this is the direction WP8 is going it's sad...but i can't see where this device is as nice looking as say the 8x even the ATIVs is better looking than this

Wow, people are really hating. There are some really childish people on here. C'mon man! Look I get that some of you guys are mad about the 920 being an AT&T exclusive. Its done, you can't change that at this point. Get over it and move on. This phone looks really nice and has some nice specs.

The 810 is no more of a brick than the 900 (which only launched in April), and I don't recall anyone complaining back then ;). So why not compare to the prior device to TMO from Nokia, which is what the staff there will tend to do anyway. And going back to the 900 comparison, how is the 810 in any way inferior? Better battery, better screen (yes it does have SST), Windows 8, and on and on........geez

To be honest, I like the size of the 810. It looks like it will be more solid and sturdy (although that's just based on what I see in the picture). Hopefully it will come at an affordable price, too. I would love Nokia forever. ;)

This is thinner then my HD7 which I don't consider to be thick at all. I think most people will find it to be alright. I'm still going to need to do a side by side with the 8X before I decide. Why hasn't Samsung commited to any carriers yet?

Looks nice, but that's all it has going for it. Honestly I feel like Nokia is twisting my arm and asking me how much do I value it's exclusive apps. "Would you be willing to buy a mid-range phone with an underwhelming display, camera, and storage space?". Meanwhile AT&T customers are having their cake and eating it too.

Depends on the location. My sister-in-law has tmobile and complains how slow it is, but likes the cost of the plans I guess. I have an old plan so I only pay 146$ a month for 2 smartphones with data on each, unlimited text, 1k minutes w/ rollover, 5k nights/weekends and device insurance. We live no more than an hour outside Philadelphia so my att coverage is awesome. Only thing I like from tmobile are their commercials, but that's about it;-)

It's an 820...really. wtf? You're buying this phone only because it's got wireless charging because thats the only piece of tech in this phone that hasn't been in every other phone for a year now. low res, low ppi, small screen, small int storage, 8mp camera yes. but without pureview so don't expect anything better than whats on the market now, and a small battery. 920 or nothing. Finally some good hardware for the windows phone market and half the country can't get it. Everyone else is stuck with the same old low end crap box hardware windows phones have been known for. Way to screw WP8 launch Nokia.

ATT paid extra and Nokia took it for the exclusive. There's nothing that prohibits Nokia from making the 920 with or without other features and calling it whatever it wants and selling it to TMo or SDprint or VZN. The other carriers just have to pony up the $$ that Nokia wants and that would happen. If they dont or wont then thats the other carriers faults not Nokia or ATT!

Look truth be told im sure the phone is nice. Waiting a long time for a new phone t o get ATT will get the 920 mobile will get this phone say that shit from the get go so I can make up my mind now I have no options just 810 all the stress all the hype at the end t-mobile gets the scraps bullshit phone step up to the plate were not getting a new phone we can't compare 810 to HTC or Samsung compared To 920 920 is better the it phone too be second best is not good enough.

Microsoft and Nokia are fudging up big time. The darn 920 should be on every carrier just for competition. Then you drop the 820 810 atlas(?) as a low end choice. I like Steve Ballmer but Microsoft needs a bulky go getter.. Drop the darn technology to all carriers in all countries. :( :| :/ :[

I just can't understand all the silly comments based on a couple of close-up snaps? To put it in perspective, Nokia L810 is 10.9 mm, my Nokia L710 is 12.7 mm thick - that makes L810 almost 2 mm thinner. How can that be so bad? The L710, at 12.7 mm, is not a brick by any streach of imagination - to me at least.

Sorry guys, but the reviewer has small and fatty hands...heheheh, so makes the phone loos like a brick, but it is not.... Just picture a skiny pretty blond or brunette holding the phone and it will look awesome!!!!

Okay, after seeing that video, in spite of the thickness of it, I have to say the 810 looks A LOT better than it does in the other photos I've seen thus far. Also looks much nicer with the cyan back. If I grab myself one of them, I'm definitely going to request the cyan one and will definitely get at least two more swappable covers from Nokia.
I can't believe they didn't turn the phone on in the video! What's up with that??

Its really sad to me that so many people don't like the look of this phone... I love the look and I live in san Francisco and use public transit constantly, so that extra battery is a necessity for those crazy nights where I end up at soneone else's pad and need to get home.

By the way.....I'm sporting L710 which I've been content with.....im at a crossroads with the 810 and the 8X.....better screen res and beats audio or removable storage and wireless charging /w interchangeable backs????? And yes i really dig the design of the 810 and 8X.......since I'm still on contract i may just buy the 810 based on price.